Job Description

Location where work is to be performed: Main CampusSession: 2024 Trimestre d\'automne | Fall TermFaculty: Section de Common Law / Common Law SectionUnit: Common Law _STJob Classification: Research Assistant (CUPE)Posting Type: Recherche / ResearchCourse Title: n/aCourse Code: n/aSection:Supervisor name (if known):Delphine NakacheDate Posted: September 23, 2024Closing Date: October 05, 2024Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date aboveDescription of tasks (hours): Recherche / Research:0Pr\xc3\xa9paration / Preparation:0Contact avec \xc3\xa9tudiants / Contact with Students:0Correction - Notation / Grading:0Surveillance / Proctoring:0Formation / Training:0Autre / Other:0Number of positions: 1Expected Enrolment: n/aWork Start Date: October 14, 2024Work End Date: November 08, 2024Total Work Hours: 110Language of Work: Anglais | English, Autre (selon la description du cours) | Other (per the course description)Graduate Hourly Rate: 50.25Undergraduate Hourly Rate: 31.89Requirements and Nature of Work:Nature of Work:1. Development of educational materials/guides for migrant workers (mainly seasonal agricultural migrant workers in rural areas) and front-line staff from TNO \xe2\x80\x93 THE NEIGHBOURHOOD ORGANIZATION working with those workers (TNO is a community-based, multi-service agency providing a wide range of community services since 1985 across Ontario). Those materials will cover specific topics in the field of immigration and/or employment law, such as filing an Employment Standards complaint or making an application to permanent residence (PR) under one of the existing PR programs.2. On-site /hands-on training for TNO staff /migrant workers. The person hired under this project should be available from November 2024 , since on-site training activities will start taking place at this time.Minimum Qualifications:- A minimum of two years of undergraduate studies in law or a related program (e.g., criminology, social justice). Master\xe2\x80\x99s in law or in a related field an asset.
-Fluency in speaking, reading and writing in English AND Spanish.
- Solid knowledge and understanding of Canadian immigration law and its technicalities.
- Familiarity with Ontario Employment standards.
-Demonstrated history of working in the social services industry (by assisting \xe2\x80\x9cvulnerable\xe2\x80\x9d populations and/or advocating for their rights).
- Experienced with on-site training activities.
-Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office.
-Experience working in cross-cultural environments and experience in case/crisis management: key assets.Additional Information and/or Comments:All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click to find out more.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact the academic unit to communicate the accommodation need.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 \xe2\x80\x93 Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

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